The Graduate Level 6 120 credit Diploma in Business and Administrative Management is made up of 10 modules and 6 written assignments; each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours. While completing the online Business Diploma, students will have access to various study resources, such as tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to help in the completion of their graduate business course.
This course will be most suited to individuals who are at least 25 years old and have 5 years managerial work experience, and do not have a degree but wish to study for an MBA or Postgraduate Business programme. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to enrol onto our Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management or a range of other postgraduate courses.
Examples of University Progression
Southampton Solent University
University of Derby
University of Lincoln
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Eligibility Criteria
The Level 6 programme is for non-university graduate mature students (age 25 or older) who have five years managerial work experience and want to study for an MBA.
Awarding Body
Written Assignments
The ATHE level 6 Business and administrative Management Course has 10 modules and 6 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
Students must complete 6 of the 8 below units:
Mandatory (students must complete all 4):
1. Strategic management 2. The dynamics of leadership 3. Management information systems for business 4. Advanced finance for decision makers
Optional (students may choose 2 to complete):
1. Marketing management in business 2. Customer focus for strategic advantage 3. Leadership skills 4. Managing risk in business